City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JUNE 20, 2023 FROM: PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION APPOINTMENTS ISSUE:
Appoint representatives from the Board of Public Utilities to Western Municipal Water District Joint Committee and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appoint representatives from the Board of Public Utilities to Western Municipal Water District Joint Committee and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
This report is published on June 8, 2023, for the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting.
On June 12, 2023, the Board of Public Utilities will hear this item for consideration to recommend to City Council to appoint representatives to outside organizations for fiscal year 2023/24.
If the Board recommends that City Council appoint representatives to outside organizations as outlined in the report, we respectfully request the City Council consider the item at the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Appointing representatives from the Board of Public Utilities to outside organizations is the purview of the City Council upon recommendation by the Board (Ref. Standing Rules 9).
DISCUSSION:
The following appointments to outside organizations are recommended for City Council consideration:
City of Riverside/Western Municipal Water District Joint Committee Meeting Gil Oceguera
David Crohn
Todd Corbin
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Goal 4.2 – Sustainably manage local water resources to maximize reliability and advance water reuse to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable water to our community.
This item aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – RPU representation on outside water organizations and their boards ensures that Riverside’s voice is heard in regional issues and that Riverside’s residents are represented in regional decision-making that affects the City and results in greater public good.
Equity – RPU representation on outside water organizations and their boards ensures that all Riverside residents are represented in regional issues that may impact water supply, quality, and access.
Fiscal Responsibility – RPU benefits from outside water organization appointments by exploring potential partnerships that can produce cost savings and ensure that regional water issues are addressed in a way that maximizes benefit and utilities funds responsibly.
Innovation – RPU representation on outside water organizations and their boards supports regional collaboration and learning both within the City organization and the region to ensure that best practices are utilized and provides opportunities to participate in regional efforts to ensure water availability, quality, and co-benefits for the City.
Sustainability & Resiliency – RPU representation on outside water organizations and their boards contribute to meeting Riverside’s water needs through the ability to participate in regional decision-making that impacts Riverside’s water resources as well as participate in watershed protection efforts that support clean air, habitat, and endangered species in addition to preserving Riverside’s water supply.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact in appointing committee and outside organization assignments.
Prepared by: Todd M. Corbin, Utilities General Manager Certifies availability
of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved by: Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
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